You're right about the hubris, but Caps Lock -> Esc is The Way regardless!

I am a vim user. I map caps lock to super for a dead simple app shortcut system. I prefer being able to switch applications perfectly over a more convenient escape key. macOS app switching is broken by default.

AeroSpace WM really made a lot of sense for me for better application switching.

Caps Lock as Esc (tap) and also Ctrl (hold) is the true way

Interesting, haven't tried that, but I will.